DODD 5205.02E(D)

Abstract

<u>PURPOSE</u>. This Directive: <br>a. Reissues DoD Directive (DoDD) 5205.02 (Reference (a)) to update established policy and assigned responsibilities governing the DoD OPSEC program, and incorporate the requirements of National Security Decision Directive Number 298 (Reference (b)) that apply to the DoD. <br>b. Pursuant to Reference (b), establishes the Director, National Security Agency (DIRNSA) as the Federal Executive Agent (EA) for interagency OPSEC training and assigns responsibility for maintaining an Interagency OPSEC Support Staff (IOSS). <br><u>APPLICABILITY</u>. This Directive applies to the OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").